Maybe Canyon (FR 50134) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Maybe Canyon (FR 50134) in ID
An 11.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Caribou County, ID.
Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Soda Springs Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 2,640 ft from a developed campground.
8.9 of the 11.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 8.9 of the 11.2 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,800 ft over 11.2 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 55%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.9 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 5 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. A body of water lies 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Soda Springs, is 15 mi off.
September normals 39–68°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Soda Springs Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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